Monivoimainen

Monivoimainen is a Finnish adjective used to describe a system, device, or arrangement that is powered by more than one source or that can operate with multiple power modes. The term is most common in technical and industrial contexts, such as engineering, energy production, and transportation, where multiple energy sources or power paths are part of the design.

The word combines voima 'power' with the prefix moni- indicating multiplicity, and the suffix -inen forming an adjective. It communicates that power is drawn from several sources rather than a single one, or that the system can switch between different modes of operation.

Usage examples include: monivoimainen auto—a vehicle powered by more than one energy source, such as a hybrid or plug-in hybrid; monivoimainen voimalaitos—a power plant that uses several sources, for example a combined-cycle plant with battery storage; monivoimainen työkone—a work machine that can be powered by electric and hydraulic systems. In other technical contexts you might encounter phrases describing multi-source energy strategies, though in everyday language the term remains relatively specialized.

Related terms include monipuolinen (multifunctional or diverse in applications) and hybridi (hybrid). Monivoimainen is often preferred when the emphasis is on the power supply rather than on the range of functions.